Description: Our walk on the new Contee Watershed Trail at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) will feature a late summer meadow, Coastal plain woodlands, streamside habitat, a cypress grove and beautiful views of a peaceful tidewater creek.

Leaders: Anne DeNovo, Barbara Patoka and Todd Kamens

ONLINE REGISTRATIONISREQUIRED. Limited to 15 people.

MNPS members only through August 5, 2018.

Notes:We will walk 1-1.5 miles. Not much elevation change but the trail may be muddy.

This forested ridge in Garrett County lies within the Mid-Atlantic Highlands, the largest interior hardwood forest in the world's temperate latitudes. Landowner efforts to preserve regional biodiversity have helped protect several uncommon plants and animals on this conserved land adjacent to the Savage River State Forest. Native plants in fall color will be the focus during this moderate walk along mostly forested trails with beautiful views. A species list will be recorded and shared with participants.

Participants should wear trail shoes, carry their own water, use tick spray and bring a walking stick. Sorry, but no pets are allowed and no rest rooms are available.

Registration is required but is not available through this website. To minimize impacts group size is limited, so please contact Liz by email at lmcdnativeplants@hughes.net or phone at 301-895-3686 to register.

Host a Field Trip

If you have a favorite place or interesting location and know where to park and where the trails lead, please contact fieldtrips@mdflora.org. We'll help you set it up. Consider using this form to submit information for an event. Participants bring their knowledge. They may know plants, butterflies, birds, or rocks. The trip ends up being an adventure and learning experience for everyone.